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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.03, 690.08 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.03, 690.08 and 303.51 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.03 : 690.08 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.03/690.08 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.03x = 690.08 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.03x = 209,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,446.18/500.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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